IGN: Alone in the Dark UK Review

Ever heard of Wind Waker Syndrome? It's that point in an otherwise majestic game where, for reasons obvious to nobody with even a modicum of common sense, a single game mechanic of such staggeringly misjudged magnitude comes along that you immediately want to sling your console out the window, write a stern letter to your local MP then spend the rest of the afternoon sobbing in the corner of your room in silent, endless frustration.

Well, there's one of those in Alone in the Dark. Which is a shame because, for the first eight hours or so, Atari's rejuvenation of its classic survival horror franchise is one of the most excitingly ambitious, captivating game experiences we've played in a long time. Sure, where grand, original ideas are concerned, there are bound to be flaws – which Alone in the Dark has in spades – but it's hard to berate a game which, on a minute by minute basis, successfully manages to offer truly unique, beguiling and genuinely thrilling moments.

i just finished reading the whole review and it just seems that one particular part of the game has gone overboard. otherwise the game review was positive up until that point. hopefully they fix this for the PS3 release and make it less tedious.

I agree with ya. 70% on any metric is considered decent or more positive than negative (except for the school grading system, but that's for intentions of "holding students to high standards" motivational type thing).

I got my copy delivered this morning, free with a supscription to FHM magazine. Gutted as I cannot play it due to RROD and my console is far away being repaired. By the way thank you ms who should know my brand new ps3 should be here in a couple of days.